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Union Pacific delivered 45 American Red Cross emergency response vehicles used in Hurricane Sandy to their native locations in the western U.S.

UP's support allowed American Red Cross to direct resources toward its core focus of emergency recovery and support. Moving these 45 emergency response vehicles via rail saved 31 American Red Cross chapters more than 114,000 miles and 1,800 hours of driving time, plus gas, expenses and wear and tear to the vehicles.